Best Einkorn Chewy Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This soft and chewy einkorn chocolate chip skillet cookie is delicious and given an extra boost of nutrients thanks to einkorn flour. With crisp edges and a chewy center, it is best served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Love at first bite!

There are few things better in this world than a warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie paired with cold vanilla ice cream. It has always been one of my favorite desserts when out to eat at a restaurant. I set out to make a homemade version that was just as delicious, but wanted it to be a little more nutritious than traditional chocolate chip cookie recipes.

Enter einkorn flour! An ancient grain that hasn’t been processed the way modern wheat has, it packs a punch with more vitamins and a much higher protein content than typical all purpose flour. Along with the added health benefits, it also boasts a lower gluten content, making it a good option for folks with gluten sensitivities. It is a great way to add in some extra nutrition to standard recipes, and I definitely recommend giving it a try! I have used it successfully in brownies, pancakes, and even cornbread. All with delicious results. The einkorn flour brings a subtle nutty flavor to recipes that works really well, especially in cookie dough.

The best thing about this recipe is that it is a single-serve dessert, meaning no scooping and rolling out dozens of individual cookies. Just add it all to one pan, bake, and serve.

A homemade chewy chocolate chip cookie that is better for you and comes with less dirty dishes? Sign me up!

Ingredients

To whip up this wonderfully delicious recipe, you will need:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose einkorn flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 sticks of butter (I use salted, but unsalted butter works just fine too)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together 1 1/2 sticks softened butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and 3/4 cup brown sugar until fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
3. With the mixer on medium low speed, start adding in the wet ingredients by adding in 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until just combined. For the dry ingredients, you will add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 1/2 cups all purpose einkorn flour. Mix well, and then add in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips.
4. Spread the cookie dough into a well seasoned cast iron skillet, spreading evenly. The mixture will be slightly sticky; you can wet your hands slightly to press it to the edges of the skillet if needed.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until just lightly golden brown on the top. It is okay to slightly underbake the cookie (and I usually prefer it that way) because the residual heat from the skillet will continue baking the cookie for a few minutes after it is pulled from the oven.
6. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Divine!

How to Store

This chocolate chip skillet cookie will store at room temperature on the counter for up to 3 days. I usually cover it with plastic wrap to ensure it stays fresher longer. You could also remove it from the skillet and store in an airtight container.

Make Ahead and Freezer Instructions

This cookie dough can be made ahead 1-2 days in advance and kept in the fridge until ready to use. You can freeze the cookie dough for later use for up to 3 months.

To freeze baked cookies: Allow cookie to cool completely and then slice into wedges. Store in an airtight freezer container or Ziploc bag (making sure to squeeze all the air out to avoid freezer burn!) for up to 3 months.

Tips for Success

• If you don’t own a stand mixer, no problem! Just add the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir together using a hand mixer or wooden spoon.
• Make sure your cast iron skillet is well seasoned. This will ensure the cookie doesn’t stick to the pan.
• If you don’t own a cast iron skillet, no problem! This dough can be baked in a regular oven safe baking dish. You just may have to vary the baking time depending on the size of your baking dish.
• I bake this einkorn skillet cookie in my 12″ cast iron skillet, but 10″ would work just fine too! I have also baked it in smaller cast iron skillets (8″ or smaller) for mini skillet cookies, which is also delicious and fun.
• Have fun with variations! You could swap out the chocolate chips for toffee bits, white or dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate, chopped pecans… whatever strikes your fancy!

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Einkorn Flour (my favorite brand is Jovial Foods)

Cast Iron Skillet

Mixing bowls

Measuring Spoons

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